Looking for Dreadnaught

trav0810
trav0810 Posts: 1,056
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I am going to be needing a dreadnaught cable for a pair of SDA 3.1 TL's so that I can run them with a pair of Carver 7t monoblocks. If anyone has one, or is making them...let me know!
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  • MrBuhl
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    Sent you a PM
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  • msg
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited May 2016
    I have spoken with MrB. He told me about Westmass guy as well. I had never looked for these before, so I didn't realize the expense that goes into building them.

    I may look more towards a more inexpensive AI-1 cable if I can find one.
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • honestaquarian
    honestaquarian Posts: 3,186
    I have an AI-1 that I purchased from Polk Audio around the turn of the century. I'm using it with my 3.1TL's
    I too would like a dreadnaught but have no idea the cost. What are we talking about?
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    I'm hearing prices of 225-275
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    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • honestaquarian
    honestaquarian Posts: 3,186
    Is that with an 800kva transformwr or the much harder to find 1000kva?
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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,843
    The cost depends on your choices with respect to the transformer, enclosure, binding posts/connectors and spikes or feet.

    If you go with all new parts -- including Larry's enclosure, Neutrik Speak On connectors and a Toroid Corporation (Maryland-based and "Made in America," you may be able to build one for $300 or so.

    If you go withLarry's enclosure, Cardas binding posts (for example) and the Avel-Lindberg 1000VA transformer that has been the one preferred here, you're going to be over $400.

    Your choice of spikes or feet can add a little (rubber feet) or spikes a lot, depending on your choice.

    If you decide to go with a custom fabricated enclosure, the sky is the limit. :)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,551
    Just to clarify, the Avel-Lindberg 1000VA audio grade transformer is a special order only item with a minimum order of 10. The 1000VA version listed on their site is not to be used for audio.
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    It looks like I am going to be able to forgo this purchase until I can find a really, really good deal. For now I will just be strapping the monoblocks.
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,551
    I'd offer some sage advice, but since you didn't ask......
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    Unless your advice is where I can get a free one, it won't help me much!
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

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    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,551
    Well, the advice is free.
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    Then lay it on me.
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,551
    Do it in stages. When you have the money buy the 800VA tranny, mount it to a board and wire it up with whatever speaker cable or hook up wire you may have laying around. The Neutrik connectors are pretty cheap, but be sure to get the 4 pole version. That will at least get you the advantage of the transformer, which is a vast improvement over strapping. Down the road buy a case and better cable.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    That sounds like a good plan. Approximately what does the tranny run?
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,551
    I have a note from 2013 that the Y236906 (800VA) was $117.48 plus shipping.

    Another temp idea, cover the tranny with a cardboard box with 10 layers of aluminum foil covering the box. This will help deal with EMI/RF issues.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    When I bought my 800 v/a the price shipped was about $133 for reference.
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    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited October 2016
    I ended up acquiring one if these babies from a VERY cool guy I met at this year's Carverfest. I got it installed I to my system yesterday and the difference was immediately noticeable. I don't know any of the engineering concepts behind it, so I don't know how this is possible, but it really opened up the soundstage compared to what I was getting with the cheap cable I was using and strapping the two 7t amplifiers together.

    Thank you Jerry for your amazing generosity!
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    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    Good for you! Yep, strapping just never seems to sound right.
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